Arsenal are lining up a controversial January move for Tottenham Hotspur central defender Jan Vertonghen, report the Mirror, but the Gunners are likely to face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool for the Belgian international if they do decide to make a move.

Vertonghen has been one of Spurs’ most consistent performers since joining the club from Ajax, but he has struggled since Mauricio Pochettino joined the club as manager this summer, with his mind seemingly on a move away from White Hart Lane.

Premier League rivals are now monitoring his situation, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United all keeping their eyes on Vertonghen ahead of possible January swoops.